US arrests Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son in Texas
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada is one of the most consequential traffickers in Mexico's history, co-founded Sinaloa Cartel with Joaquin El Chapo.
Fri Jul 26 2024
29 killed in Mexico capture of drug lord El Chapo's son
At least 29 people were killed in clashes sparked by an operation to capture the son of jailed Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman in northwest Mexico's Sinaloa state.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Prosecutors seek 4 years in prison for wife of Mexican drug lord El Chapo
Emma Coronel Aispuro has pleaded guilty to drug distribution and money laundering charges.
Fri Nov 19 2021
Convicted Mexican druglord 'El Chapo' Guzman appeals life sentence
Convicted Mexican drug lord Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman has appealed against his life sentence handed down a year ago by a US court for trafficking hundreds of tons of narcotics into the country.
Sat Sep 05 2020
'El Chapo' health deteriorating in US custody: lawyers
The health of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is deteriorating in US custody, his lawyers complained Monday, challenging the conditions of his detention.
Tue Mar 14 2017
Mexico extradites top drug lord 'El Chapo' to US
Notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been extradited from a prison in northern Mexico to the United States.
Thu Jan 19 2017
'El Chapo' appeals extradition to US
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has appealed the government's decision to extradite him to the United States to face narcotics and murder charges.
Sat May 28 2016
'Chapo' threatens to sue Netflix over planned series
Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman could sue Netflix and Univision to stop their plans to make a television series about his life, his lawyers said.
Fri May 27 2016
Dog tastes Mexican drug lord Guzman's jail food for poison
Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has his prison food tasted by a dog each day before he eats it to prevent anyone poisoning him, an official said Wednesday.
Thu Jan 21 2016
Sean Penn regrets Chapo interview failed to spur drug debate
Sean Penn has expressed regret that the article he wrote after interviewing Mexican drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman failed to spark new debate about the US war on drugs.
Sat Jan 16 2016
Smitten with actress, Mexico's 'Chapo' tripped up by flirting
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's "obsession" with actress Kate del Castillo led him to lower his guard and be caught.
Thu Jan 14 2016
'El Chapo' extradition could take a year: prosecutor
Extraditing Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the United States could take a year or more, a prosecutor said on Monday.
Tue Jan 12 2016
Sean Penn meeting, silver screen dreams help Mexican drug lord's downfall
A secretive meeting that Sean Penn orchestrated with Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman in a jungle hideout late last year helped Mexico's government catch the world's most wanted drug lord, source said.
Mon Jan 11 2016
Ridley Scott to make film about Mexico's 'El Chapo': report
Hollywood director Ridley Scott teams up with Fox to film a movie about the life of escaped Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
Sat Jul 25 2015
Corruption seen thwarting attempt to recapture Mexican drug lord
Joaquin -El Chapo- Guzman is accused of corrupting Mexican officials at the two maximum-security prisons from which he's escaped.
Tue Jul 14 2015
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024